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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

Notice Is hereby given to all persons
having demands against Hosea Manner
late ol said county ceased, 10 present
lhem 10 me properly made Out. within The
time prescribe by law, so as to ehn.e mir
character and an"1nt, aud Il persons NJ
'eVt.d TO- sa'd deceased are hereby required
V nuke ianeilue payment 10 me. This
October AN 1857 i. z. FOSTER,
Administrator OF Hosea Manner
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

To whom II may concern Nancy Dams
ton having in due form applied to me for
letters OF administration upon the estate Of
Frances L Dunlon late ~ Cobb county
deceased, and | will iass upon the same On
the inst Monday in January next This
Dec. g. 1887
Ii. Nj. HAMAlETT. Orlihary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

Daniel Swigert, OF Lexin gton, KY,
on the LIST inst, paid s25, 1000 to the
Dryer Brothers for the great colt
fremont.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

A negro on one ofGen. Phil Cooks
plantation, near Smithville, was re-
Gently turned out Of the church for
card playing He took it very much
to heart and besought the General
to use his influence to have him ''re-
stored. The General saw the stew
ards and threatened them with the
grand jury, whereupon they have de-
cided to restore the fallen brother,
and did SO forthwith.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

The steam sausage factory at Dali
ton is turning out 1000 pounds of
sausage daily. The product is shipped
mostly 10 points south of Dalton.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

Ex-Gov. Alger is said to have made
from 100000 to S6,0O0,00O in Michi
gan pine lands. When he went to
Detroit to practice law at the close
of the war he was almost penniless.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08
For Sale or Rent !
AT COVTV4TOV cr0n,,

AT CONVICTION GEORGIA.
A handsome 10 room residence comma.
nous Eiras outhouses SC. Also 80 acres
OF lapd' fronts about acres Oh street adj,
mlraoIy adapted to building lots For
terms address
JOSIAH SIRLEY augusta.
g. " ADAlR, Atlanta
JOHN A SlBLEY Marietta
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

Now some of syou believe in high
license. don't. What if / had a
mad dog, and came to the city Off
cials and said Here, I'll give you
$4,000 to let me turn that mad dog
loose in the streets" They'd say
bat he might bite somebody"
"Well, no matter I'd say, "he'd be
high license dog, and so of course
IL would be all right" Do you think
the people would stand that. San
Jones.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

The most important business at the
executive office now is the payment
of the allowance granted by the late
Legislature to disabled Confederate
veterans. Up to date the number of
applicants is l09 Capt. Harrison,
who is N charge of the work, esti-
mates the number who will probably
apply at 800, and puts the cost at
$40. 900.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

Chinese emigrants are spreading
leprosy in Europe.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

Congress assembled on the 9Th
inst.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

Polish is easily added if the foun-
dations are strong; but no amount Of
gliding will be Of use if your timber
is not sound,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

Mrs. Warren, of Colorado, said to
be worth s1O,0O0,0O0, made her mon
ey by cattle raising.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08

Frederick A. Cooper, brother to
Mayor Cooper, Of Atlanta, who en-
listed in the Unitel States army
about year ago, while recruiting
office was opened in Atlanta, has
been promoted to the position of ser
geant in Battery H., of the second
regiment, now stationed at Fort
Baraucas.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-12-08
u Won want a ..aod Article

Or PLuG ToBAcco ask your dealer for
old RIP"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
ADDITIONAL RIVERS.

CAIRO, ILL, January 5.-Night-River
II feet inches on the gauge and falling
Weather cloudy and cold. No arrivals or
departures.
NEW ORLEANS, LA, January 5.-Night
Arrived: Port Eads and barEes, st. Louis.
Departed; Golden Rule, Cincinnati; Wyo-
ming, st. Louis.
CINCINNATI, o., January 5-Nieht--
River Il feet 6inches on the gauge and fall
ing. Weather cloudy and cold. No boats
runnins.
LOUISVILLE, KY, January 5.-Night--
River feet II inches Ia the canal and feet
inches on tho falls and rising. Weather
cloudy and mod rating.
EVANSVILLE, IND, January 5.-NiFht
River II feet on the gauge and falling.
Departed Ialt night; Paris .; Brown. New
moving Ice heavy.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06

road, but the evidence was purely cir
cumstantial and OF quite vague char
acter.
-Ames, Beattie & Co., Main street
furniture dealers, made an assignment
s.eldsy to George Gillian for the
benefit Of creditors, who are quite
numerous, but the amount due each
creditor is comparatively small. The
members OF the firm are well known
citizens, who have resided here for
years, aud their failure Ia matter OF
regret among business men.
AT the County Registers eff e
Yesterday a charter OF incorporation
was filed by ]. O. johnson, B. +. Hal
Ter, ]. L. Shotwell, Darlington Mason,
IT,, and W. ]. Schenck, under the
name and style Of the Hope OIL Mill,
and for the purposes OF manufacturing
cotton eeed oil products ofIevery char
scter. The old Hope Oil Mill was not
long since purchased by the American
Cotton Seed Oil Trust Company.
The Britieh steamship GlengarrY
is loading at New Orleans for Liver
pool. She will carry as part Of her
cargo some 5000 bales OF cotton, en-.
gage d for her by Mr.. N. +. Carver, OF
the Mississippi and Tennessee and
Illinois Central railroads. Among the
shippers from Memphis ara A. A.
Patton & 90, Muir. DuckYorth & Co.,
VIM. Frolich & Co., Jones Brothers &
Co., Hsrtmus & Co.. and J. B. Ander.
son. The Glengarry was formerly in
the China trade, and is one OF the
fs test ships afoat. She made the
trip between Foo Chow and London
In thirty.four days and eighteen hours
In 1885, and which was the quickest
time ever made by any vessel between
those porls with full cargo.
AT TIE County Court yesterday
but little business OF any importance
was transacted. The court had 10 act
upon large number OF petitions for
reduction OF assessments. Judge Du
Bose presented a petition asking that
the Criminal Court be given the
County Court room, and that the
County Court take possession Of the
Criminal Court room. The request
was granted. The petition Of the Iron
Mountain Railroad Company for right
Of way from the junction Of Kentucky
and McLemore avenues to point on
the river below the Kansas City in
cline was referred to the Chairman,
County Attorney, Justices Fleming
and Elliott; the committee to report
to the present term Of court. Ac-
counts were passed upon, and after
some other routine business court ad-
journed to next Monday morning.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06

sification and Quotations, and the
various other standing committees,
have been faithfully discharged dur
ing the year.
To our presiding officer, President
w. ]. Crawford, our Secretary, Henry
Hotter, and his efficient assistants, E..
O. La Hsche and r. ]. Wigs, the
thanks Of the Board are hereby ex-
tended for the watchful care and at
tention they have shown for the in
terests and welfare Of the Exchange.
AL OF which is respectfully submitted.
JOHN W. DILLARD,
q. 8. MACLARAN,
NAPOLEON HILL,
GEORGE ii. LATHAM.
u. h. HART,
X. II. TATE,
WILLIAM B0WLES, JR,
Board Of Directors.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
RlHR0AD TINE Table.

Chesap cak and Obie Route-TrAins
move as toIiovsi Past iine leaves 81 $3.50
am; 81. Louis fast line Leaves At S;U
Ell I line :,, s,,i, :: !. 10 l; pn b.
Mfssissfppt and Tennessee. TRAINS
move a fellows: New Orleans mail arrives
daily At $500 q. m. leaves daily % iOO pm.
6erdis accommodates arrives daily az s:og
an; leaves daily at s:S N. Local
s m s s,sD. as1 l.nospt sunday At is
am. Mail trains do not stop, az nag ste.
lions, nor Whitshsven, Horn Lake Nesbh
and Loves.
mississippi valley Route IL NO.
and I. Ry.)oTrains on this rOa AN, ., ioi.
II st" i,sO pm; Visksburs sIrrss,, daily.
leaves At Balls am. New Orleans fast mail,
daily, arrives u s;l0 am. ViokBburg ex-
press, daily, arrives 6;45 pm.
Louisville and Nashville - Trains
move a. followt Fat nail arrives daily a.
daily at 1910 am; arrives at $500 ,p;m'
Brownsville accom- notation leaves daily,
except Sunday. at B 100 p.m.; arrives daily,
except Sunday, at $3.50 am. utandard tinsi.
Cuff Route-(Hsasas city, Spring
ne,d and sssmphisl-Trains leave AN N: and
press, leaves ct l0;45 am; No. 3, Kansas
City express. arrives At $3.50 pm. No. 2,
KAnsAs City mail, leaves att 100 m; No. l.
KanBAe City mail, arrives ~ b!4o A.n. NO.
2, st. Leuis and Chicago exprosg, leaves at
600 p.m,i Ne. l, 81. Louis and Chicago OK
press, arrives ats;B am. In effect Sunday
April Is. 1885.
memphis and Charleston - Trains
move a. follows; Through express leaves
daily at 10 100 p.m. Mail and express leaves
daily at Q 30 q. IN. Somoryills aooommoda-
tion leaves daily, except Sunday, at $40
pm. Through express arrives daily at 6;l0
am. Mail and express arrives daily at l0:lo
pm, 6omeryille accommodation arrives
daily, except Sunday, at g 80 an.
Memphis and Lutte Hook. Trains
move a. follows central standard time):
No. leaves daily at ass pm, arrives at
ei2b pm. No. leaves at ;1 an. arrives
ct 9il5 am. No. 8 tfreight) leaves Hopeheld
daily leTospt Sunday at $50 s.m.; arrives
Memphis Rirmingham and Attain
tfc-Holly Springs Route-Trains move a.
followsi No. leAyos Memphis daily at 3 :b
pm; arrives at Holly Springs OF s 1853 pm:
No. 8 leaves Holly bprlngs daily at s:l0
an; arrives at Memphis at 0;10 I'm; Mo-
leaves Memphis daily at $3.50 o. m, arrives
nj dolly Syringe at..i0iS D, No. Q leaves
Molly Springs daily at 5 As am, arrives at
Memphis at i .06 pm,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
IT IS NOT HARD
To
UNDERSTAND!
When Prices Talk They Say
Something.

Ii is not hard to understand why
the MISFIT CLOTHING PAR
LORS, No. 262 Second street, sci
fine clothing at such extremely low
prices. When goods are bought
exceedingly low rates they can be
sold extremely low. This is the Sc
cret of success with the MISFIT
CLOTHING PARL0RS. The
tailors sacrifice to US; we ask but a
low profit from you, and the result 10
that you get custom made clothing
at about one-half its original value.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06

htBptCUUIIy bHDHIIIHU,
HENRY HOTTER, Score tary.
MiMPHIs, TKSN., December 7, 1886.
l hereby certify that the cash bal
ance in my hands at this date, as
shown by the aseve statement, Is cor
rect. ]. r. GOODWIN,
Treasurer Memphis Cotton Exchange.
A resolution was offered by Mr..
Fred Jones to the effect that the
thanks of the Exchange be rendered
to Mr.. w. ]. Crawford, the retiring
president, for his able administration
OF the affairs of the Exchange during
his term Of Office. The resolution was
carried unanim )usly.
There being no other business be-
fore the meeting, on motion, it adj
journed sine die.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
THE COTTON EXCHANGE
RECEIVES ANB ENDORSES THE
REPORT OF ITS DIRECTORS,
which Shows That it is In a Very
PIourishing and Therefore
Satisfactory Condition.

The annual meeting Of the members
Of the Cotton Exchange was held lsst
night, for the purpose OF receiving
the report Of the retiring Board OF
Directors on the condition and
finances OF the Exchange. President
W. ]. Crawford occupied the chair,
snd Mr.. Emile LsHathe acted as sec
rotary. On motion OF Mr.. Emmett
Woodson, seconded by Mr.. L. B
Suggs, the report was read and
adopted. The report is as follows:
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
LOCAL NOTICES.

P. M. STANLEY, funeral director and
embalmer, 55 Madison street.
MISS CARRIE NJ. HEATING, pianist,
may a found at the Gayoso Hotel.
PIANO pupils carefully taught by a
lady. Approved and progressive
methods. Address, Teacher, A N.
Court street.
MEMPHIS Wholesale Meat Co., IL
Adams. Daily fresh Beef, Pork and Nut
ton, also Corned Beef. Orders solicited
and promptly flied. Telephone S74.
TRI Herbal Chill Cure, the best
tonic hnd anti-periodie known. A certain
and sure cure for chille. Price Of per bot
tie. Send stamps for oiroulars. Any rof-
erenae sixen. Address John @. Ruokor,
LynehberT. Va.
ATTENTION is directed to the card OF
the Mechanics Savings Bank, one Of
the new banking institutions that
starts off under most favorable condi-
tions.
"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHKs" are
excellent for the relief OF hoarseness
or sore throat. They are exceedingly
eHective.-Christian World, London,
Eng.
THAT tired, languid feeling aud dull
headache is very disagreeable. Take
two of Carter's Little Liver Pills be.
fore retiring, and you will find relief.
They never fail to do good.
ANaosTURA BrTTERs are Endorsed by
all the leading physicians and chem
isto for their purity and wholesome
ness. Beware Of )unterfeits and ask
your grocer and druggists for the gen.
uine article, prepared by d.. j. G. B.
SiegeIt & Sons.
WHEN very young children are de-
prived of their natural nourishment,
it is difficult to procure a proper sub.
stilute therefor, hence the alarming
mortality among infants. Mellin's
Food, which is recommended by the
highest medical authorities, has been
prepared to meet this very want.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06

the following resolution, offered by
John s. Toof, was adopted:
Resolved By The Eerchants' Exchange
assembled, That the resolutions adopted
this day by the citizens meeting in
reference to the Memphis and Nash
vile and the Tennessee Midland Rail-
road CompanieP, and he interstate
commerce bill now. before CJngress,
be and ere hereby cordially Endorsed
by this Exchange.
The meeting then adi ,urnsd.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06

The MISFIT CLOTHING PAR
LORS never carry stocks from one
season to another. Ts keep con-
tracts we have had to buy largely Of
Suits. 1t hasn't been particularly
brisk season for we retail clothiers,
and as we want to get rid OF all our
Suits before the first of spring, prices
have to drop. This makes bonanza
for buyers, and as it is cheaper to buy
fine custom made clothing at prices
much less than ordinary factory
work retails for, we expect to be ex-
ceedingly busy.
If you want to make money by
saving il; if you want clothing, and
want it good as well as cheap, your
place is at the
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
HO! for Florida,

For best health conditions and I'M
equaled climate, for pleasures aud
sports OF seashore life, go to Hotel
Sterling, Pinellas, Fla, twenty-five
miles southwest OF Tampa. House new,
clean and comfortable. For terms, ad-
dress Hotel Sterling.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
The Avery Hotel.

Located at Forrest City, Ark, is new
house, newly furnished and kept in
good style. 1t il alongside the rail-
road, convenient to travellers, as we'll
as for all who stop at Forrest City. 1t
is conducted by ]. II. Avery, who is
clever and on lsrprising, and sees that
his guests are properly cared fer.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
TILE WEATHER.
Indications.

For Alabama, Aissis.ippi, LouiSiGna,
Arkansas and Tennessee; Colder north
erly Oiads; Jair weaihsr, Oith a moderately
cold Wdpe.
For Tsras: Ed'terly, followed by
so,ahsrly winds; slightly Wsrmr, fair
weather, followed by rain in the southern
portion.
The risrs vii remain nearly station.
ary.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06

We are overstocked with Overeoats
We must reduce the overstock by
reducing the prices. This is the
only successful way. Then it is
slash and cut with prices. Our
difficulty is your opportunity. If
you want good Overcoats for very
little money take advantage Of the
slaughter in prices st the MISFIT
CLOTHING PARLORS
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
Financial statement.

MEMPHIS, TENN, December 7, 1886.
To the President and Board of Directors Of.
the Memphis Cotton Exchange:
GENTLRMEN-I hereby submit an
nexed statement of receipts and dis.
buIsements OF the Memphis Cotton
Exchange during the 6ical year end
ing December l, 1886:
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
MISFIT
Clothing ParlOrs
262 Second Street,

Opp. Court Square, Memphis, Tenn.
Remember, all alterations to in
sure perfect fit done free of charge
by first class tailors in our parlors.
Open evenings until o; Saturdays,
until II o'clock.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
Duffy,s EurOpean Hotel.

Corner Of Adams and Main streets. Rooms,
SOC, 75c and 81 per day; American Plan.
81 per day. First class Restaurant in the
Hotel. }. N. DUFFY no years with Pea
hodv Hntali. prnnrietor
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
Annual Report az tho Board OF
Directors
MEMPHIS, TENN. January 8. 1877.

MEMPHIS, TENN. January 8. 1877.
To the President and Members Of Memphis
Cotton Exchange:
GEHTLEMEs--Article 2, section l, OF
your bylaws require that an annual
meeting OF the Cotton Exchange shall
be held on the first Wednesday in Jazz
uary, at 7 o'clock p. y, ~ which meet
ing ehall be presented by your Board
OF Directors general statement OF
the affairs and faancss OF the Ex-
change, together with q statement OF
the probable expenses OF the Bx-
change for the ensuing fiscal year. As
will be seen from the financial state
ment OF the secretary, which is here
with submitted as a part Of this re-
port. the total receipts Of the Ex-
change from all sources has been
$l4,Tl5 81, and the total disbursements
$l3,872 IS, which leaves cash balance
of $842 81 in the hands OF the treas
urer. Including this balance VIC eeti-
mate the total income Of the Ex-
change for the ensuing year, based on
the present membership, at $l4,042 so,
and beg to submit the following bud
get OF expenditures for the same time,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
GastOn's Hotel.

W. ii. BINGHAM. .........MANAoER.
European plan. Enlarged and refurnished.
Prices according to size and loca-
tiOn of FOomA
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
PrtddY House.

formerly Commercial Hotel,l
Cor. Front and Jefferson Sts., Memphis, Tenn
j. IL. PRIDDY, Prop'r, of Richmond, Va.
Transient rites, 81 so to 40 Der dnv
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Peabody Hotel.

Peabody Hotel.
O. B. GALLOWAY d C0.........P RoP RIEToEs.
Rates e. so and SO per day. according 70
size and location of room-Speoial
rata mada
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
MeetlnE OF che Merchants Ex
change.

Immediately upon the adjournment
OF the citizens meeting, President
O1ase called q meeting Of the mem
bers Of the Merchants Exchange, and
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
Farmers & Planters Notice.
COLORED LABOR IN FAMILIES.

A LII GENUINE COUNTRY HANDS
"a Contracted aud delivered to you on
short notice, az a Low Rate Of Transporta-
ton. For full particulars write 10
r. A, WILLIAMS, Box a5ei Atlanta Ssi
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
Ice Skates.
IrYOu Want a Good Article

DesJ ardinp, Miller & Rootes, S94Main.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
The New GayOse.
FARRlNGToN, STEWART Il WHITE,
PROPEIETORH.


CHAs. @. RoTH........ Man ager.
Rates 81 81 to "a per day, according to loea-
tim nf rnoma
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-06
DOWN GO SUR PRICES

CLOTHING PARLORS.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-01-15

"'Guess our fellows finished off the
right msn, and maybe you fellows didn't
In the crowd that day around the post
Office. there was more than one man who
would willingly have made PREPARATION,
but PREPARATION to Bill Buffers was beyond
human power. One of the results was,
that ID who had denounced me as
chicken hearted, a sympathizer;, &C. now
manifested a growing and kindly interest
in The Trustee For my part, my thoughts
were engaged with the duty which await
ed me. Mrs. Allen, would doubtless ar
rive by the next steamer, and to her must
| break the terrible news of the name
of her husbands death. Would the fact
of his innocence in my manner alay her
grief? Was it not more than probable,
that in the face OF most convincing proof
to the contrary she would have insisted
upon his innocence? And now / would
appear in her eyes as an apologist for the
headstrong men who had robbed her of
her husband. II they intrusted me with
his property, it would certainly appear |
was one of them. Thus | thought, and
the more / pondered, the more | shrunk
from meeting the bereayed and %grieyously
injured woman.
During the next month no man could
have been more assiduous than was | in
arranging every detail of business con
nected with that mule team. 1t had earn
ed considerable in the hands of honest
Jim Briggs, but Jim was no accountant.
and | was SO exact in getting every item
of expense that he lost his temper with
me, and Indignantly asked:
"sD'ye think I'm a burned thief?'
mo. no, but | want to show the woman
an account of every cent, | answered
him.
"'Well ye ought to hired a bookkeeper
to go along with me- was his reply.
SAT last the account of my stewardship
was in such shape that | was willing to
submit it.
"If Mrs. Allen had sailed from New
York at the time she intended, tho con-
Meeting steamer on the Pacific side was
now pretty nearly due. So with my reso-
luton screwed up to the sticking point, |
started for San Francisco.
1.-THE steamer hadn't arrived when | got
there and | was glad of it, for | wanted a
little breathing spell and an opportunity
to dress up in better attire than the rough
worn in the mines.
81 had been in town but a day when the
hills re-echoed the lannon's boom from
the old steamer Pacific.
With the great and eager throng, down
| went to the wharf to perform my part.
In spite of the chatting and laughing,
there was expectancy in the f~acesof many
which told of anxieties otherthan my own.
Husbands waiting for wives. friends and
relations, hoping they had come. The
whole impatient assemblage were of the
sterner sex. Not n oma in sight, for
those Jays but comparatively few wo-
men had arrived from the States. As the
swung alongside the wharf, some
more daring than the rest clambered
aboard before the gang plank vas showed
In the babel of tongues, half drowned
~ escaping steam, in the crush and con-
fusion / found myself aboard. Down in
he cabin I found the stewardess and the
moment my tongue had pronounced the
question to her, | saw there was some
amiss.
(Conc1aded aert sceek)